All off-street parking facilities including entrances, exits, circulation areas, and parking spaces shall be in accordance with the following standards and specifications:
(A) Parking location.
(1) Off-street parking lots shall be located on the same lot as the use they are intended to serve, except where shared or off-site parking is authorized per this section.
(2) No motor vehicle shall be parked or stored on any area not improved in accordance with this subsection. Both the owner of any such improperly parked or stored motor vehicle and the owner or occupant of the property on which the vehicle is parked shall be considered in violation of this section.
(3) No parking shall be allowed in the landscaped areas.
(4) Properties located in a residential district shall not be utilized to provide parking for or access to non-residential districts. However, the Planning Commission may authorize a conditional use permit granting authority for the development of access drives or a parking area in a residential district, providing that such parking area is no farther than 200 feet from the use which it is serving.
(5) When off-street parking areas are provided on a separate parcel, other than the one the principally permitted use is located upon, a deed or long-term lease agreement shall be provided to the city and recorded in the office of the county recorder requiring that the parking area maintains the number of required parking spaces for the duration of the use.
(B) Parking aisle and space dimensions.
(1) Each off-street parking space and parking aisle shall have the minimum width as set out in Table 302-1: Parking Aisle and Space Dimensions.
A | B | C | D | E | ||
Parking Aisle | Aisle Width | Space Width | Length of Space | Curb to Curb (single bay) | Bay Width (center to center) | |
One- Way | Two- Way
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A | B | C | D | E | ||
Parking Aisle | Aisle Width | Space Width | Length of Space | Curb to Curb (single bay) | Bay Width (center to center) | |
One- Way | Two- Way
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0 degree/parallel | 12 feet | 20 feet | 9 feet | 21 feet | 38 feet | 38 feet |
45 degrees | 13 feet | 20 feet | 9 feet | 18 feet | 55 feet | 51 feet 10 inches |
60 degrees | 18 feet | 22 feet | 9 feet | 18 feet | 59 feet 11 inches | 57 feet 8 inches |
90 degrees | 22 feet | 24 feet | 9 feet | 18 feet | 60 feet | 60 feet |
Figure 302-1: Illustration of parking angles and related dimensional references.
(2) Compact car parking spaces. Compact car parking spaces may be permitted in the Office Building "OB" and the General Industrial (GI) zoning districts subject to following standards and approval by Planning Commission.
a) No more than 30 percent of the required number of parking spaces may be designed for use by compact cars.
b) Compact car parking spaces shall be grouped together within a parking lot and shall not be intermixed with spaces designed for full size cars.
c) Compact car parking spaces shall be clearly designated by pavement markings, signage, and pavement striping of a different color than the standard parking spaces within a parking lot.
d) Compact car parking spaces shall not be less than eight feet in width and 17 feet in length.
e) The drive aisle between two rows of compact car parking spaces shall not be less than 22 feet in width.
(C) Vehicle overhangs. When parking spaces abut a landscaped area, grassy strip, or yard, a reduction of a maximum of two feet of the overall length of any such space or spaces may be allowed as vehicles may extend into the landscaped area, grassy strip, or yard. When parking spaces abut a pedestrian path, a reduction of a maximum of two feet of the overall length of any such space or spaces may be allowed provided that the vehicle overhang will not encroach on the pedestrian circulation.
Figure 302-2: Illustration of vehicle overhang and related reduction in parking space length.
(D) Access and maneuverability. In order to promote adequate access and maneuverability, the following provisions shall be followed:
(1)
The location, width, and number of access driveways serving off-street parking areas shall not interfere with the use of adjacent properties or the flow of traffic on public rights-of-way and private access ways.
(2) Locations of curb cuts shall conform to the City of Springdale Thoroughfare Plan.
(3) Parking areas of up to 20 spaces shall have at least one two-way access driveway located at least 50 feet from the right-of-way line of the nearest intersecting street.
(4) Parking areas of more than 20 spaces shall have two two-way access driveways located at least 50 feet from the right-of-way line of the nearest intersecting street.
(5) All access drives shall have travel lanes of a minimum width of ten feet and a maximum width of 12 feet.
(6) The angle of intersection between the driveway and the street shall be between 70 degrees and 90 degrees. The radius of the driveway apron shall be at least 20 feet.
(7) With the exception of driveways serving single household dwellings and two household dwellings, wherever more than three parking spaces are served by a single driveway, a turnaround area shall be provided, or other provision shall be made to permit vehicles to exit the parking lot or garage without backing onto any street or sidewalk.
(8) Cross-access is encouraged between adjacent commercial properties; therefore, parking lots for nonresidential developments that have direct access to a public street shall have at least one vehicular connection to adjacent properties unless deemed infeasible or inappropriate due to topography or other constraints by planning commission. Lots in the General Industrial "GI" zoning district are exempt from this interconnectivity requirement.
(E) Striping and identification.
(1) Parking spaces shall be clearly outlined with four-inch wide lines painted on the parking surface.
(2) The striping shall be continuously maintained in a clear and visible manner in compliance with the approved plans.
(3) The color of the striping shall be white, yellow, or other color as approved by the Building Official unless required by state law (e.g., parking for the disabled).
(F) Setbacks. The location of off-street parking facilities and access drives for more than five vehicles, excluding single and two household dwellings, may be located in the required yards unless otherwise specified in this code. In no case, however, shall the parking area or access drives be located closer than ten feet from any right-of-way, ten feet from any non-residential property line, and 20 feet from any residential property line.
(G) Landscaping and screening. Off-street parking areas for more than five vehicles shall be provided on each side of the parking area that abuts any residential district or use. Landscaping and screening requirements shall be found in § 153.404: Landscape Requirements.
(H) Lighting. Lighting fixtures shall be in conformance with the Outdoor Lighting section.
(I) Signage. Pavement markings or freestanding directional signs in accordance with § 153.459(C)(10): Directional Signage is permitted that clearly mark the entrance, exit, circulation pattern, or operator of the parking facility.
(J) Pavement.
(1) Parking areas and access driveways shall be improved with asphalt or concrete in accordance with the City Land Development Regulations.
(2) Pavers may be used if approved by the Planning Commission. Pavers shall include durable materials, suitable for parking and designed for vehicular loads such as cobblestones, brick, concrete formed blocks, or cut stone.
(3) Off-street parking areas and residential driveways may be constructed of pervious pavement if approved by the City Engineer.
(K) Curbing. Off-street parking lots shall be improved with a poured concrete curb, precast concrete barrier, or other approved barrier to define the limits of paved areas except at the points of entrance and exit. Wherever a parking lot extends to a property line, fencing, wheel stops, concrete curbs, or other suitable barriers shall be provided in order to prevent any part of a parked vehicle from extending beyond the property line and from destroying screening materials.
(L) Drainage. Off-street parking areas for more than five vehicles shall be graded and drained so that the natural flow of surface water shall not be changed or concentrated onto adjacent property by means other than a designated drainage course.
(M) Visibility.
(1) Access of driveways for off-street parking areas shall be located in such a way that any vehicle entering or leaving such parking area shall be clearly visible by any pedestrian or motorist approaching the access or driveway from a public street, private street, or alley.
(2) No object, including parking lot lighting, signage, or landscaping shall be located in an area that obstructs vision in the sight triangles as specified in § 153.254(D): Sight Visibility Triangle.
(N) Maintenance. Any owner of property used for off-street parking areas shall maintain such areas in good condition in accordance with the property maintenance code of the City of Springdale.
(O) Rules for computation. The following rules shall apply when computing parking, loading, or stacking spaces:
(1) When floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, floor area shall be the sum of the net leasable horizontal area of all floors of a non-residential building.
(2) Where seating capacity is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements, the capacity shall mean the number of seating units as determined by the Building Official.
(3) Where the required parking is determined by the number of employees, the maximum number of employees on duty on the premises at one time or any two successive shifts, whichever is greater, shall be used.
(4) When determination of the number of required spaces results in the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction 0.5 or less shall be disregarded and any fraction over 0.5 shall require one additional space.
(5) Parking space requirements for a use not specifically mentioned in this code shall be determined by using the most similar and restrictive parking space requirement as specified by the Building Official.
(6) When the building floor area is designated as the standard for determining parking space requirements and that number is less than the minimum standard, at least one parking space shall be provided on the premises.
(P) Schedule of off-street parking requirements.
(1) Table 302-2: Number of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements defines the number of parking spaces required for each use within the city.
(2) The owner or owner's authorized agent may vary from the required number of spaces in accordance with § 153.302(Q): Modification of Required Number of Spaces.
(3) See § 153.302(S): Bicycle Parking for off-street parking requirements for bicycles.
Use | Parking Space Requirements |
Residential Uses | |
Accessory apartment | 1 space per apartment + 2 spaces for single household dwelling |
Assisted living, residential care, and skilled nursing facilities | 1 space per 6 beds + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Community social service facilities | 1.5 spaces per caregiver/employee on largest shift (Ord. 33-2016, passed 11-16-16) |
Group homes and adult group homes | 1 space per 2 beds |
Multi-household dwelling | 1.5 spaces for 1 bedroom units and studios; 2 spaces for 2+ bedroom units |
Multi-household dwelling, age restricted | 1 space per dwelling unit |
Single household and two household dwellings | 2 spaces per dwelling unit |
Public and Institutional Uses | |
Cemeteries | 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Community centers and cultural institutions | 1 space per 500 square feet or 1 space per 8 seats whichever is greater |
Educational institutions (K-8) | 2 spaces per classroom |
Educational institutions (9-12) | 7 spaces per classroom |
Educational institutions (university/college) | 1 space per 3 auditorium seats + 1 space per 5 classroom seats |
Educational institutions (vocational/ professional) | 1 space per 10 classroom seats |
Government buildings | 1 space per 400 square feet |
Government storage yard | 1 space per employee on largest shift + 1 space per facility vehicle + 1 space per 25 square feet |
Library | 1 space per 400 square feet |
Parks/playgrounds/play fields/open space | 1 space per 10,000 square feet |
Public safety facilities | 1 space per 250 square feet |
Wireless telecommunication facilities | 1 space |
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Uses | |
Animal training/boarding/pet day care | 1 space per 450 square feet |
Automotive fueling stations | 1 space per pump + 1 space per employee on largest shift (inclusive of the space located at the pump) |
Automotive repair facilities | 1 space per 400 square feet + 1 space per service bay |
Automotive sales or rental | 1 space per 400 square feet |
Automotive washing | 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Bars | 1 space per 200 square feet |
Batting cages | 1 space per cage + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Billiard parlor or pool room | 1 space per 100 square feet |
Bowling alley | 2 spaces per lane |
Brewery or distillery | 1 space per 200 square feet of taproom + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Club, private | 1 space per 50 square feet used for assembly, game room, dancing, or dining + 1 space for each sleeping room |
Commercial greenhouses | 1 space per 350 square feet |
Commercial studio for dance, music, or similar uses | 5 spaces + 1 space for each 150 square feet in excess of 500 square feet |
Construction and large equipment rental, sales and service | 1 space per 1,000 square feet + 1 space per 2,500 square feet of outdoor display area + 1 space per employee |
Convenience store | 1 space per 200 square feet + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Dancing and live entertainment including teen clubs | 1 space per 200 square feet |
Day care facility and preschools | 2 spaces per facility + 1 space for every 8 clients |
Distribution centers | 1 space per 400 square feet |
Ecommerce | 1 space per 1,000 square feet + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Farmers markets | 1 space per 250 square feet of indoor floor area + 1 space per 500 square feet of outdoor sales or display area |
Financial institutions | 1 space per 300 square feet |
Food markets and grocery stores | 1 space per 150 square feet |
Funeral home or mortuaries | 1 space per 75 square feet of parlor or chapel space or 1 space per 5 seats, whichever is greater, but not less than 20 spaces |
Golf course | 1 space for 100 square feet of indoor area |
Golf driving range | 1 space per each driving tee + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Health and fitness centers | 1 space per 200 square feet |
Heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and plumbing establishments | 1 space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Hospitals | 1 space per 5 beds + 1 space per every 3 employees on largest shift |
Hotels and motels | 1 space per guest room + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Industrial uses including manufacturing, warehousing, production, laboratories, etc. | 1 space per 1,000 square feet |
Laundry, laundromats and dry cleaners | 1 space per 400 square feet |
Meeting facility | 1 space per 150 square feet |
Miniature golf course | 2 spaces per hole + 1 space per 100 square feet for other indoor game activities |
Mixed use building | The sum of the parking required for the uses within the building |
Museums | 1 space per 450 square feet |
Office (excluding medical) | 1 space per 300 square feet |
Office, medical/clinic | 1 space per 200 square feet but not less than 6 spaces |
Personal services | 1 space per 300 square feet |
Recreation, commercial (indoor) | 1 space per 400 square feet |
Recreation, commercial (outdoor) | 1 space per 10,000 square feet |
Religious places of worship | 1 space per 30 square feet of principal assembly area |
Repair establishments for electrical appliances, household appliances, and small consumer convenience appliances | 1 space + 1 space per employee on largest shift |
Restaurant, fast casual | 1 space per 100 square feet |
Restaurant, fast food | 1 space per 150 square feet |
Restaurant, sit-down | 1 space per 200 square feet |
Retail sales | 1 space per 300 square feet |
Self-storage facility | 3 spaces + 1 space per 100 individual storage units |
Shopping centers | 1 space per 350 square feet |
Showrooms | 1 space per 1,000 square feet |
Skating facility | 1 space per 250 square feet |
Swimming pools and tennis clubs | 1 space per 50 square feet of pool area + 4 spaces for each tennis, racquet ball, and/or hand ball court |
Theaters | 1 space per 5 seats |
Vehicle storage yard | 1 space per employee on largest shift + 1 space per facility vehicle + 1 space per 250 square feet |
Veterinarian offices and animal hospitals | 1 space per 450 square feet |
(Q) Modification of required number of spaces. For all uses, except single household dwellings and two household dwellings, the number of parking spaces required in § 153.302(P): Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements may be modified according to the following provisions:
(1) Providing more parking spaces than required.
a) The owner or owner's authorized agent may provide a number of spaces equal to the number required per Table 302-2: Number of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements or up to 10 percent more as of right.
b) The Building Official may permit a number of spaces in excess of 10 percent of the required number if the owner or owner's authorized agent submits a parking study demonstrating the need for the additional spaces.
c) If the owner or owner's authorized agent proposes a number of spaces that exceeds 30 percent of the required number or spaces, a parking study must be submitted demonstrating that there is a need for the additional spaces and additional landscaping shall be installed in accordance with the requirements specified in § 153.404(C)(1): Vehicular Use Area Landscaping Requirements. Parking on pervious pavement approved by the City Engineer is not subject to the maximum restrictions or additional landscaping requirements.
(2) Providing fewer parking spaces than required.
a) The owner or owner's authorized agent may provide a number of spaces equal to the number required per Table 302-2: Number of Off-Street Parking Space Requirements or up to 10 percent less as of right.
b) The Planning Commission may permit a total reduction up to a maximum of 50 percent of the required number of spaces if the owner or owner's authorized agent is proposing the use of alterative parking methods such as shared parking, off-street parking, and/or bicycle parking. A parking study must be submitted demonstrating the amount of parking spaces required by the proposed use and the proposed alternative parking methods.
(3) Phasing plan for parking construction. The owner or owner's authorized agent may request to phase the construction of the required number of parking spaces. The phasing plan must be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and approval and shall include the location and layout of all the required parking spaces with a clear indication of each proposed phase of construction.
(R) Shared parking.
(1) Shared parking is encouraged and permitted if the multiple uses that the shared parking will benefit can cooperatively establish and operate the facilities.
(2) The owner or owner's authorized agent shall provide any applicable documents or information to substantiate the request for a reduction of the total number of parking spaces. Shared parking may be approved if:
a) A sufficient number of spaces are provided to meet the highest demand of the participating uses.
b) Evidence has been submitted by the parties operating the shared parking facility, to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission, documenting the nature of the land uses and the times when the individual uses will be in operation to demonstrate a lack of potential conflict between them.
c) The shared parking spaces will not be located in excess of 500 feet from the uses that they are intended to serve.
d) Pedestrian connectivity shall be provided between the use that it is intended to serve and the shared parking location.
e) A shared parking agreement shall be submitted and approved by the City Attorney that documents how the shared parking agreement shall accommodate the needs of each user. This agreement shall include provisions, evidence of deed restrictions or other recorded covenants that ensure that the spaces will be properly maintained during the life of the development.
f) The approved shared parking agreement shall be filed with the application for a zoning permit and shall be filed with the County Recorder in a manner as to encumber all properties involved in the shared parking agreement.
g) No zoning certificate will be issued until a copy of the recorded agreement is provided to the city.
(S) Bicycle parking.
(1) Bicycle parking must be provided in accordance with the following:
Use | Spaces Required (Minimum) |
Multi-family residential | 1 space per 4 dwelling units |
Office | 1 space per 10,000 square feet, 2 minimum |
Recreation, education, public | 1 space per 5,000 square feet, 2 minimum |
Retail sales and service | 1 space per 5,000 square feet, 2 minimum |
Industrial, manufacturing and production | 1 space per 15,000 square feet, 2 minimum |
Industrial, warehouse | 1 space per 40,000 square feet, 2 minimum |
(2) Uses not listed above shall not be required to provide bicycle parking spaces.
(3) In no case is a single user required to provide more than 24 bicycle parking spaces.
(4) Any bicycle parking accommodations provided on a site shall be located in an area adjacent to the building and separate from vehicular traffic circulation so as to prevent traffic conflicts and safety hazards between vehicles and bicyclists.
(T) Parking spaces for the disabled requirements. Parking spaces required for the disabled shall be provided in compliance with the applicable state and federal requirements. All spaces should be located so that they provide easy access from the closest parking spaces to the major entrances of the use for which they are provided.
(U) Parking of commercial vehicles. Commercial vehicles with or without signage which are over nine feet in width or 18 feet in length shall not be parked in a parking area. Such vehicles shall be parked or stored in the required off-street loading space(s). Parking and storage of commercial vehicles in residential districts are subject to the requirements set forth in § 153.252(F)(8): Parking and Storage of Vehicles and Equipment.
(V) Continuation of facilities. Off-street parking areas, that are accessory to existing or proposed uses, shall continue to be maintained and operational for the life of the use. Such parking areas shall not be used for automobile sales, service, or repair of motor vehicles unless specifically approved on a zoning permit.
(Ord. 4-2016, passed 3-2-16; Am. Ord. 33-2016 passed 11-16-16; Am. Ord. 36-2017, passed 9-20-17; Am. Ord. 04-2020, passed 1-15-20; Am. Ord. 21-2024, passed 6-19-24)